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Wolsingham Primary School
Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3ET, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.1 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
231
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, and the school is well-regarded within the local community, although data on higher standard achievements is limited, with only 8% of students reaching this level.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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54.73307, -1.87927 · DL13 3ET
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114068
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolsingham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wolsingham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2011.
Is Wolsingham Primary School a good school?
Wolsingham Primary School scores 66.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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